HR 159 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in Michigan. It directly recognizes Michigan's deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community (approximately 7.4% of the state's population) and aims to raise public awareness about their experiences and contributions. The resolution is symbolic, highlighting the historical significance of September (commemorating the 1951 World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf) and promoting inclusivity without creating new laws or funding. It does not impose any requirements or change existing policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Sep 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Sep 3, 2025 Last action Sep 3, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 3 edits

MINOR

The resolution was amended to add multiple co-sponsors and include a new 'Whereas' clause highlighting the contributions of the deaf community across various Michigan sectors. The original text had formatting inconsistencies and missing sponsor names, which were corrected in the adopted version to properly reflect the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Added list of co-sponsors (Reps. Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Longjohn, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden, and Young) to the original sponsor Rep. Koleszar.

Added new 'Whereas' clause stating that Michigan benefits from contributions of deaf individuals in education, public service, healthcare, business, arts, and civic engagement.

Corrected formatting inconsistencies and citation references (changed 'LEO-DODDBHH' to 'LEO-DODDBHH, 2024 Annual Report') to match official Michigan Department of Labor documentation.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Sep 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Sep 3, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Matt Koleszar

lower

1 primary · 13 co-sponsors